UCL draw pits Barça v Man United

Friday, 15 March 2019 15:32

Barcelona and Manchester United will meet in the Champions League quarter-finals after being pitted together in an intriguing draw.

La Liga giants Barça will go to Old Trafford for the first leg before hosting the Red Devils at the Nou Camp in the return match.

There is an all-English clash as Tottenham Hotspur take on Premier League champions Manchester City.

Last year's runners-up Liverpool face Porto as they seek a sixth European crown, with the first-leg taking place at Anfield.

Ajax, who shocked Real Madrid in the last-16, are up against Italian league-leaders Juventus.

The first legs will take place on April 9 and 10.

QUARTER-FINAL DRAW:

Ajax v Juventus

Liverpool v Porto

Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester City

Barcelona v Manchester United*

*Manchester United will play their home leg first to avoid clashing with Manchester City's home match.

SEMI-FINAL DRAW:

Ajax or Juventus v Tottenham Hotspur or Manchester City

Barcelona or Manchester United v Liverpool or Porto

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